Fukui Shimbun Online, a local news paper reported the establishment of "Unofficial Obama Supporters Organization" with a picture of the banner cheering Barack Obama.
The members of the supporters are reportedly 16. Most of them are engaging tourism industry. Secretary general of the organization, Mr. Seiji Fujiwara said "we would like Obama city to be chosen by more and more people as a tourist destination."
They gave their speciality product, Wakasa-nuribashi, traditional chopsticks, along with the mayors personal message and city gouide to Sen. Barack Obama when he announced to run for the election. The organization was formed just before "Mega Tuesday". He display the banner lettered "Cheer up Obama" in Japanese in a lobby of the hotel he runs. (see the picture)
As of today, no response from Sen. Barack Obama...
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